More than 1,600 die in India’s heaviest monsoon season for 25 years
The heaviest monsoon rains to lash India in 25 years have killed more than 1,600 people since June, government data showed on Tuesday, as authorities battled floods in two northern states and muddy waters swirled inside a major city.
Singapore ‘fake news’ law set to come into force on Wednesday
Singapore is about to introduce a law against “fake news” which rights groups have warned may stifle free speech and opposition politicians have said could give the government too much power as elections loom.
UK PM Johnson’s government will publish new Brexit proposals: official
The British government will publish its proposals for an amended Brexit agreement in coming days, a government official said.
Russia escalates clampdown on North Korean fishermen with new detentions: Ifax
Russian border guards have detained 87 North Korean poachers and 11 small vessels in waters in the Sea of Japan which Moscow considers its own exclusive economic zone, the Interfax news agency said on Tuesday.
Nepal’s parliament speaker resigns over rape allegation
The Speaker of the House of Representatives in Nepal’s parliament, Krishna Bahadur Mahara, resigned on Tuesday to allow an investigation into an accusation made by a female parliament employee that he raped her.
Thai PM says no Islamic State ties to Thailand as Egypt arrests student
Thailand’s prime minister said on Tuesday Islamic State (IS) had no links to his country, after Egypt arrested a Thai student over suspected ties to the Middle East-based militant group.
One person in critical condition as HK protests escalate: hospital authority
Fifteen people were wounded on Tuesday after a day of running clashes between police and protesters, with one person in critical condition, Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority said.
Mass repatriation of Burundi refugees in Tanzania to start on Thursday – official
Burundi said on Tuesday that a first group of its refugees in Tanzania would return home on Thursday, as a mass repatriation planned by the two governments begins, a Burundian official told Reuters.
Iran parliament speaker welcomes Saudi Crown Prince desire for talks: Al Jazeera
Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Ali Larijani, said on Tuesday he welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s willingness to resolve issues with Iran through talks.
Indonesia protests endanger president’s pledge of tough reforms
Indonesia’s biggest student demonstrations in decades will test President Joko Widodo’s pledge to go all out in his second term to boost growth in Southeast Asia’s largest economy, a former finance minister and a government adviser say.
